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BG53 AOX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,946 mi
Last recorded106,946 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 AOX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 106,946 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 106,946 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,407 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 105,338 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 98,104 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 97,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 88,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,313 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,598 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyre treads distorted slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,679 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,164 miles

front brake pads have approx.30% left, discs lipped.

tyre treads, n/s/front 2mm, o/s/front 3.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,983 miles

front brake pads have approx.20-30% left.

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,794 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,102 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 51,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,319 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 40,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 32,550 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,550 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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BG53 AOX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 AOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG53 AOX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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